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30/07/2014
Driverless Cars To Be Allowed On UK Roads Next Year
Driverless cars are to be allowed on public roads from next year as part of Chancellor George Osborne's National Infrastructure Plan.
Previously the Department of Transport had pledged to trial driverless cars on public roads by the end of last year, but currently they can only be used on private roads.
The government has now said that it will outline measures that will permit the use of self-driving cars on public roads.
It is understood that the government hopes that Britain will be leader in adopting the technology.
(MH/CD)
Previously the Department of Transport had pledged to trial driverless cars on public roads by the end of last year, but currently they can only be used on private roads.
The government has now said that it will outline measures that will permit the use of self-driving cars on public roads.
It is understood that the government hopes that Britain will be leader in adopting the technology.
(MH/CD)
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Environment Agency publishes Boscastle report
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21 February 2013
Over 100 Cars Vandalised In Swindon
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Over 100 Cars Vandalised In Swindon
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Coalition Launches New Year Strategy
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The coalition government has pledged to ignore the differences between the two parties in order to remain steadfast and united in the face of the problems facing the UK. David Cameron and Nick Clegg are launching their joint vision for the second half of parliament, which is expected to include more help with childcare and for elderly people.
20 April 2012
Full Dress Rehearsal For Olympic Torch Relay
A full practice run of the Olympic torch relay is taking place today on an 80-mile stretch from Leicester to Peterborough. Roads along the route will be closed as Games organiser Locog traces the journey the torch will make on 3 July. The rehearsal will test the convoy, crew and communication procedures of the relay, which starts on 19 May.
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A full practice run of the Olympic torch relay is taking place today on an 80-mile stretch from Leicester to Peterborough. Roads along the route will be closed as Games organiser Locog traces the journey the torch will make on 3 July. The rehearsal will test the convoy, crew and communication procedures of the relay, which starts on 19 May.
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